What is this new Montreal online scheduling thing about?

[Tim and Erin 3]

I've been visiting Tim (petitioner)for the past couple months. I sent off my packet 3 stuff and just today my mom called to say I had mail and it was something from Montreal (I'm assuming packet 4?). So she says I have to go to the website and schedule and appointment. How does that work? Do you have to pay the interview fee online? Also, I am visiting the States until end of October. There's no way I'll get an interview date before then, is there?? How far in advance can you book your interview?

Sorry if I missed all this info somehow, but if someone would direct me to a link where I could read up about it, I'd appreciate it.

Erin

[Jess and Andrew 1]

Yup, the K1 online scheduling system is up and running. You'll need to schedule an interview on there.

When I scheduled Andrew's interview, there were still dates throughout October available, and I don't remember whether options were available for November or not. Either way, you can schedule your interview from where you are now. I didn't pay anything online, and the packet 4 letter states that you'll pay your fee at the embassy.

Hope this helps.

[Tim and Erin 3]

Ok thanks. I won't see packet 4 until my mom sends it to me. She said it's too much to read to me over the phone. "Duh." I made sure she'll photocopy everything before sending it off...just in case.

Are there any snags I might run into when scheduling online? I understand I need my passport number, date of birth, and case number. Anything else?

Thanks again for your help.

[Kukolka 8]

Snags = choose "Permanently Immigrate to the US (Ready to Schedule)" instead of K-1 visa.

You will also need to pick the DHL branch where you will go to pick up your passport. List of branches is here: http://csc.public.s3.amazonaws.com/us_content/DHL_Locations.pdf

[JlovesA 109]

Snags = choose "Permanently Immigrate to the US (Ready to Schedule)" instead of K-1 visa.

You will also need to pick the DHL branch where you will go to pick up your passport. List of branches is here: http://csc.public.s3...L_Locations.pdf

I'm nowhere near this stage yet, but DHL? Aren't we still doing the XpressPost envelope? The closest DHL to me is an hour away!

[Canadiandggal 49]

I'm nowhere near this stage yet, but DHL? Aren't we still doing the XpressPost envelope? The closest DHL to me is an hour away!

Nope now it is DHL and yes I know the feeling the closest one to me is 1 hr 15 mins drive wiyth no traffic.

[nickbits 43]

Ugh. Glad I am done with the K1. Closest one to me is 2hr away.

[charlesandanna 2]

I'm pretty unhappy about the DHL location too, especially since I don't drive. Add to that my only picture ID is my passport...grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

[JlovesA 109]

So how the heck are we supposed to know our passport is in? Do they call? Will there be a tracking number? This is extremely inconvenient.

[charlesandanna 2]

Yes, we will be given a waybill with a tracking number.

[JlovesA 109]

Yes, we will be given a waybill with a tracking number.

Okay, fair enough. Me and CBM were concerned we'd have to drive up to London, ON everyday and see if it's there.

[CBM 14]

Okay, fair enough. Me and CBM were concerned we'd have to drive up to London, ON everyday and see if it's there.

hahaha which is obviously convenient given I'm in school every weekday and it's an hour away.

thank goodness there's a tracking device!

[Tim and Erin 3]

Hour and a half trip for me to pick mine up in Ottawa. I don't have a car, so I not only have to inconvenience someone to drive me to Montreal, but now also to Ottawa...or inconvenience someone by borrowing their car. GRRR!

Ok so no expresspost envelope. Wow, that makes things simpler. Ya right.

Thanks for the tips folks.

[rachel-qc 0]

I rushed through the scheduling because i was so excited

and selected "K1 visa" option last week

and it wasnt until 10 minutes ago when I read this thread that I realized I made a mistake

however, on my confirmation email...it says: Trip Purpose: Permanently Immigrate to the US (Fiance - K1/K2)

I should be good, right?

It automatically inserted "permanently immigrate to the us"

Everything looks fine, right????